VP Day, Perth Accession Number: AWM2018.641.2

Description

A group of unidentified Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force personnel celebrating in the streets of Perth on Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. Japan had accepted the Allies demand of unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945, causing celebrations in all allied countries.

Details

Accession Number
AWM2018.641.2
Photographer
WA Newspaper Ltd
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Measurement
Overall: 12 x 16.7 cm
Date Made
15 August 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession AWM2018.641.2

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